I am finally home for good from my summer of traveling. I miss it. I miss being on the road and having daily adventures. I miss the chance to be with my kids – no distractions (because, let’s face it…most of the remote locations we visited did not have great cell phone coverage, and I […]
Summer Reading, Brain Drain & the 5-Word Book Review
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This Summer Reading post is sponsored by Scholastic, but all thoughts are my own. #SummerReading I found this sign, filled with wonderful quotes about reading, when I was traveling through Denver this summer. Someday I would love to have a bookshelf decorated with quotes like this. My kids head back to school in 3 […]
Where Will Reading Take You? #SummerReading
Monday, July 27, 2015 by 8 Comments
This Summer Reading post and giveaway are sponsored by Scholastic, but all thoughts are my own. This summer has taken us ALL over the place, from Maryland to Florida to Utah to Colorado….and lots of places in between. We’ve had a bunch of adventures, and we’ve taken our books along with us for even […]
Homemade Non-Toxic Sunscreen With Essential Oils
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 by 3 Comments
I’ve been very interested this past year in making more natural, non-toxic products for my family. With my family - and personal - history of skin cancer, protecting my skin and my kids’ skin from the harmful effects of the sun is of great importance to me. While I believe that wearing sunscreen is […]
The Beach Days of Summer #PSF
Thursday, July 9, 2015 by 4 Comments
There’s something relaxing and rejuvenating about spending a couple of days at the beach…even if the visit is short. Since our stop in Florida this week was a quick one as we start off our summer of travel, we tried to fit as much in as possible during our stay. I had to laugh […]
Summer Essentials: What To Keep In The Car
Thursday, July 2, 2015 by 10 Comments
This post is sponsored by Chevrolet Traverse. School is out. The kids are beyond thrilled. And moms everywhere are worried. What are we going to do all summer long to keep the kids entertained, engaged, productive, and happy? The secret to a happy summer around our house (for parents and kids alike) is finding […]
On-The-Go Snacking Tips for Summertime
Monday, June 29, 2015 by 10 Comments
This post about on-the-go snacks for the summer is sponsored by Target but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Summertime around here means being on the go all the time. Our summertime schedule may be different than our school year schedule…but in our case, different does not mean easier. We just trade textbooks […]
Blueberry Mango Popsicles
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 by 15 Comments
A month or two ago, my friends over at Skip to My Lou asked if I would like to participate in their yearly Summer Craft Camp…and I was shocked. Summer? Already? I signed up for a date at the beginning of June because I simply won’t miss a chance to participate in Skip to My […]
10 Summer Essentials Every Girl Needs In Her Bag
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 by 11 Comments
I’m sharing 10 summer essentials that every girl needs to carry in her bag as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars and Playtex® Sport® #PlaytexSportSquad. See my previous tips for staying active as a family and 7 ways to build strong mother-daughter relationships with your teenage girls. Today is the first day of […]
Carefree Summer Days #PSF
Thursday, June 11, 2015 by 6 Comments
I had the opportunity to do a photo shoot this week, despite the fact that I don’t usually do that anymore. It was a nice change of scenery. The nature park and botanical gardens where I’ve taken so many pictures before was more vibrant and alive and colorful than ever. Or it least it […]
